Rear Suspension Inspection - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 Workshop Manual

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
ATLANTIC 125 - 200
2.15.2.

REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION

Inspect the rear suspension after the first 1000 km (621 mi), and
then every 6000 km (3728 mi) or 8 months.
Check that no oil leaks out of shock absorbers.
Check that all rear suspension parts are correctly tightened and
joints are properly working.
REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
The rear suspension consists of a shock absorber with two
functions (compression/rebound braking), connected to the frame
through silent-blocks.
Factory setting is designed to suit the broadest possible range of
riding conditions, meaning low and high speed, whether riding solo
or carrying a full load.
However, rear suspension setting may be modified to suit specific
needs in accordance with vehicle usage:
Turn the adjuster nut to set desired riding conditions (see table).
REAR SUSPENSION SETTING TABLE
Adjuster nut Tighten Slacken
Increase spring Decrease spring
Purpose
preolad preload
Recommended Riding with a
Riding solo
for passenger
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